CDL Hospitality rebrands Raffles resort to The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection

CDL Hospitality Trusts, a stapled group comprising CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, a real estate investment trust, and CDL Hospitality Business Trust, a business trust, has announced that, effective 1 November 2025, the resort currently known as Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will be rebranded as The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection.

With effect from 31 October 2025, by mutual agreement, the resort will cease to operate under the “Raffles Hotels & Resorts” brand. The Resort will continue operations without interruption during and after the transition.

The rebranding will place the property under the Autograph Collection brand, a part of Marriott International’s prestigious portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. Autograph Collection includes over 300 independent hotels across the world – each hand selected for their inherent craft, distinct perspective on design and immersive experiences that will leave a lasting impression for guests. Marketed under the tagline “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” Autograph Collection emphasises each property’s unique character and local authenticity while offering the benefits of Marriott’s global systems and standards.

The Resort will be operated through a new franchise agreement with Marriott International.

Set within one of the Maldives’ most pristine and secluded atolls, The Halcyon offers an immersive journey into the archipelago’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. This ultra-exclusive 38-villa retreat, with villas starting from 220 sqm, is designed for the modern traveller, blending contemporary luxury with authentic island traditions, in a natural setting offering a high degree of privacy.

Spanning two private islands, one graced with elegant overwater villas, the other with tranquil beachfront villas, the Resort features five distinctive restaurants and bars alongside a serene spa sanctuary.

Marriott International is a world leading hospitality company with a portfolio of over 9,600 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 143 countries and territories. Through its association with Marriott, The Halcyon will have access to the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme, which has more than 248 million members worldwide, as well as Marriott’s global distribution channels and strategic partnerships. These resources will benefit the Resort’s visibility and accessibility to a worldwide customer base.

Vincent Yeo, Chief Executive Officer of the manager of H-REIT and the trustee-manager of HBT, remarked, “We are excited with the new identity of the Resort, which will cater to the discerning needs of a very special type of customer longing for a truly private experience, while leveraging Marriott’s global platform.”

Gautam Bhandari, Senior Vice President, Hotel Development & Operations for Singapore & Maldives, Marriott International, commented, “We are pleased to collaborate with CDL Hospitality Trusts through this strategic conversion. As demand continues to grow for distinctive and high-quality stays, we remain focused on expanding our footprint in key destinations.”